Youth Empowerment Specialist up to 25 Hours/Week

Position Summary: We are currently seeking several Youth Empowerment Specialists for our home and community-based services, The Youth Empowerment Services Program (The YES Program). The YES Program serves youth ages 0-21 with mental health disorders who would benefit from in-home or community-based services to acquire skills to improve their behavioral/social/emotional wellbeing. The YES provider develops rapport with youth, which fosters a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. The YES provider assists in assessing, creating a treatment plan, and developing activities for youth and/or their families to improve their wellbeing. The YES provider is responsible for all service delivery and insurance documentation, such as progress notes and treatment plans. The successful candidate will identify and align with the agency’s mission and values (listed below) in order to improve the well-being of clients and our community. Services are provided in Steuben County and may occur in any of our office/youth program locations in Corning, Bath, or Hornell, NY. Additionally, youth can receive services in their home and at various community locations. The YES provider must have reliable transportation.

Agency Culture for Youth Services Employees: The YES provider will receive regular supervision from the Manager of the YES Program. Training to provide direct care services and supervisory skill growth is provided. (i.e. Youth Mental Health First Aid/Mandated Reporting). YES Providers will also receive staff development to further their skills and knowledge base.

Family Service Society, Inc. understands the significant amount of energy staff members use to provide the best possible care and programming to at-risk youth in our community. Our agency’s culture is to be as flexible as possible to meet staff needs for self-care and training.

Agency Culture for Youth: Family Service Society, Inc. seeks to maintain and build a supportive and collaborative environment throughout our programming and with community partners, as a youth-friendly environment is vital for youth to feel comfortable and safe.

Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum requirements: Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years experience working with youth and families to provide services. Preferred requirements: Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field plus two years of experience with youth in the human service field. Candidates with their master’s degree or limited permits for social work or mental health counseling would also qualify for the position and work in these programs may count towards licensure. The YES provider will comply with all requested background checks. The successful candidate must be able to unconditionally serve youth and families who are diverse in their race, culture, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and abilities.

Employment Opportunity Policy: Family Service Society, Inc. is committed to providing a nondiscriminatory employment environment for its employees. The policy of Family Service Society, Inc. is to fully comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in the area of nondiscrimination in employment. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender national origin, disability, age, genetic information, gender expression, military, and veteran status is prohibited.

Employee Benefits: Family Service Society, Inc offers benefit options to help you maintain overall health and well-being:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• New York State Sick Leave
• Staff Recognition Program
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Positions over 20 hours: Additional Paid Time Off

Our Mission Statement: Family Service Society, Inc. provides professional counseling and community services that empower individuals and families to deal more effectively with their challenges, enhancing the quality of their lives.

Our Values: Empowerment, Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Compassion, and Transparency

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• children and adolescents: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Steuben County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person